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Another Bay Area city pushing for CHP assistance from Newsom
VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) — In the North Bay, a Vallejo city councilmember is pushing for the governor to deploy California Highway Patrol officers to her city’s streets, similar to how CHP officers are helping to crack down on crime in Oakland and San Francisco. “The neighborhoods and the people are crying for help,” explained Vallejo […]
California Prepares to Launch CalHeat Score, Nation’s First Extreme Heat Ranking System
In 2022, Assembly Bill No. 2238, legislation establishing a statewide extreme heat ranking system was signed into law. Currently this ranking system is being developed by California’s Environmental Protection Agency and is planned to be launched in 2025 as the nation’s first extreme heat wave ranking system. According...
California Latinos Call on Local, National Leaders to Address Housing, Economy
Maria Vargas sells sliced jicama, cucumbers, and watermelon, among other fruits, from a sidewalk stand in San Francisco’s Mission District. The El Salvadoran immigrant has two children and is expecting a third. After losing her previous job, she said she had no other choice but to find some way to support them.
San Francisco Woman Convicted of Assault for Mask Dispute Incident in SOMA Grocery Store
A San Francisco jury has convicted 25-year-old Sahra Bozorgmehr on charges of assault after an altercation at a SOMA grocery store, announced District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. According to official reports, the incident occurred on February 16, 2021, when the defendant entered the establishment without a mask, contrary to the store's policy.
GM’s Cruise Robotaxis Very Softly Relaunch, But Not In SF, and With Human Drivers Again
In a sense, the controversial self-driving robotaxi firm Cruise is back on the road. But they’re not on the road here in SF, their fleet is now much tinier, and there are human drivers supervising things again. It was a stunning and quick fall from grace for the self-driving...
Dominic Gates Charged in Connection with Telegraph Avenue Shooting Death of Alliauna Green in Oakland
Authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the July 13th shooting on Telegraph Avenue, which claimed the life of Alliauna Green, also known as Tan DaGod. The Oakland Police Department revealed that Dominic Gates has been arrested and now faces charges over the fatal incident. Even though the shooting took...
Social Eyes: Week of July 25-31
Roots-rock phenom Sarah Peacock is one of few artists brave enough to fuse folk with heavy metal, and she doesn’t stop there. A songwriter through and through, the Nashville-based artist applied her barnstorming style to the history of the Salem witch trials to craft the title song of her 2020 album, Burn the Witch. The album is packed with intensity, reflecting on parallels between the grim witch trials of the late 1600s and the present. Noting Peacock’s fearless advocacy for the disempowered, Country Queer called this body of work “country music for witches and change.” – ADDIE MAHMASSANI.
Berkeley’s last movie house now offering prosciutto and champagne in bid to hang on
Earlier this month, the Rialto Cinemas in Elmwood — the last commercial theater in Berkeley — introduced its latest attempt to stay in business: hot food and a beer and wine menu to supplement the traditional movie-going fare. The theater received its liquor license from the City of Berkeley a year ago and debuted the new menu July 15.
Ready for bankruptcy: ‘Top 5’ burrito spot may close as owner struggles to break even
There were no free tables at Caliente Bistro Kitchen on a recent weeknight, but chef-owner Raul Garcia-Antolin couldn’t help but feel it was all about to go belly-up. Garcia-Antolin, 50, owes $42,886 in back rent, and he’s not sure he’ll make the next $5,747 rent bill either.
World’s first hydrogen powered ferry built in Bellingham embarks on first trip in San Francisco
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A first-of-its-kind ferry made here in Whatcom County is now operating a bit farther down the coast. Bellingham-based All American Marine announced the launch of the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial vessel called “Sea Change.” The 70-foot, 75-passenger ferry started making trips in San Francisco last week as part of the city’s plan to phase out diesel-powered vessels.
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